Office lighting in Hampshire
Office lighting is the design and installation of luminaires that light desks, meeting rooms, circulation areas and receptions to the right level without glare. We cover Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth and Basingstoke.
Office lighting work in Hampshire
Meeting rooms are where Hampshire offices waste most light. Presence detectors that switch off after a set time pay back quickly in rooms that sit empty for half the day.
If your Hampshire office has window bays, daylight sensors can dim the perimeter row of fittings on bright days without anyone noticing.
What's included
- Layouts that hit around 500 lux on desks with low glare on screens
- LED panels, linear suspended fittings or downlights to suit your ceilings
- Presence detection in meeting rooms, toilets and stores
- Out-of-hours installation so desks stay usable during the working day
Guide prices in Hampshire
Typical budgets for Hampshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £55 – £160 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £45 – £85 | per sensor, installed |
| Daylight sensor | £65 – £130 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £55 – £160 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
Example: 60 LED panels with presence sensing in a 600 m² open-plan office, about £3,850 – £10,900 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Hampshire
Approved Document L (2021 edition, with 2023 amendments) asks for new general lighting to average at least 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt, or to use the LENI method. The 2026 edition raises this to more than 105 for work under it from 24 March 2027.
In Great Britain, common T8 fluorescent tubes were caught by ecodesign rules from 1 September 2023 and the mercury exemptions for ordinary T5 and T8 lamps ended on 1 February 2024.
Office lighting by town in Hampshire
- Office lighting in Southampton
- Office lighting in Portsmouth
- Office lighting in Basingstoke
- Office lighting in Gosport
- Office lighting in Waterlooville
- Office lighting in Farnborough
- Office lighting in Eastleigh
- Office lighting in Winchester
- Office lighting in Havant
- Office lighting in Andover
- Office lighting in Fareham
- Office lighting in Aldershot
- Office lighting in Fleet
- Office lighting in Totton
- Office lighting in New Milton
- Office lighting in Bordon
- Office lighting in Hythe
- Office lighting in Yateley
- Office lighting in Alton
- Office lighting in Southsea
- Office lighting in Hedge End
- Office lighting in Bishopstoke
- Office lighting in Romsey
- Office lighting in Hayling Island
- Office lighting in Tadley
- Office lighting in South Hayling
- Office lighting in Bishops Sutton
- Office lighting in Bishops Waltham
- Office lighting in Denny Lodge
- Office lighting in Dummer
- Office lighting in Fordingbridge
- Office lighting in Hook
- Office lighting in Horndean
- Office lighting in Liphook
- Office lighting in Liss
- Office lighting in Locks Heath
- Office lighting in Longstock
- Office lighting in Lymington
- Office lighting in Lyndhurst
- Office lighting in North Baddesley
- Office lighting in Odiham
- Office lighting in Petersfield
- Office lighting in Ringwood
- Office lighting in South Tidworth
- Office lighting in Stroud
- Office lighting in Whitchurch
- Office lighting in Wickham
Office lighting FAQs for Hampshire
How are prices set in Hampshire?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Hampshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Hampshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
How many lux does an office need?
BS EN 12464-1:2021 gives 500 lux maintained on the task area for writing, reading and data processing. Surrounding areas, corridors and break-out spaces can be lower. The standard also sets limits for glare and uniformity.
Do we need sensors in an office?
They are worth it in meeting rooms, toilets, kitchens and stores, where lights are often left on. Daylight dimming along windows also saves energy in perimeter zones.